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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983.90, 4,475.58 and 1,009.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983.90, 4,475.58 and 1,009.48 is: 1,514.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983.90 : 4,475.58 = 1,009.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983.90/4,475.58 = 1,009.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983.90x = 4,475.58 × 1,009.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983.90x = 4,518,008.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,518,008.50/2,983.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.13

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